Classification,mechanism of action and application of antimicrobial peptides
Unrational use of antibiotics can lead to resistance in bacteria,finding potential alternatives to traditional antibiotics has become the focus of current research.Antimicrobial peptides represent promising options owing to their unique antimicrobial mechanisms,which render them less prone to induce resistance.Moreover,antimicrobial peptides possess broad-spectrum bioactivities against bacteria,fungi,viruses,parasites,tumor cells,etc.and have been implemented in many areas.This article provided a introduction to the classification,mechanisms of action and application in food processing and other fields of antimicrobial peptides,to provide a reference for relevant studies of antimicrobial peptides.